Indeed! He is risen!
YouTube - Christ is Risen - Hristos Anesti - Valaam
Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tomb bestowing life.
Well, I just got back and it was awesome. I forgot to buy a candle for the procession but ah well. Also, the ringing of bells and singing was probably annoying for the next door apartment complex, but whatever. The parish has been there for about a century now.
Oh. I have an nice story from tonight's service.
So, it was time for the Eucharist and I was busy shuffling to stay out of the way since it was a little crowded. Well, at one point I move out of the way of this elderly lady. She grabs my sleeve and points ahead of her in line. I shake my head, she insists. I tell her I'm not Orthodox and can't take communion. She tells me she can't speak English. She then grabs her daughter or granddaughter and tells her something in Russian. I then tell
her that I'm not Orthodox and can't take communion, and she tells the older lady.
At this point, the older lady suddenly lights up, positively beams and goes "AHH!" Then grabs me and we perforce do the kiss of peace.
Sweetest old lady ever, I swear.
After she takes the Eucharist she also got me a piece of antidoron and a huge smile on her way back to her seat. I naturally have to smile back and say "thank you".
